Corpus Christi woman indicted on intoxication manslaughter charges in connection with jogger's death

CORPUS CHRISTI - A 50-year-old woman was indicted on intoxication manslaughter charges in connection with a September 2011 jogger death near Tuloso-Midway High School.

Yolanda Joseph is accused of driving her vehicle while she was intoxicated, according to the indictment, and striking Johnny Joe Ramos, 28.

Ramos was killed about 8 a.m. Sept. 13 in front of Tuloso-Midway High School as he ran his morning route.

Witnesses told police the driver lost control of her Chevrolet Trailblazer at an intersection before jumping a curb on Haven Drive and striking Ramos, a fire hydrant and a flagpole. She had just dropped off a student, school officials said.

The Police Department's investigation indicated the woman was under the influence of prescription pills at the time, officials said. After the wreck, she was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and a blood draw was performed for a toxicology test.